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Thomas Stempniak

Thomas Stempniak

Oct 10, 2021

Age 78

Beloved husband of Barbara. Dear father of Lisa Stempniak, Sandy Stempniak, Paula (Robert) Henika, and Tom Stempniak. Brother of Eileen (the late Joe) Koza, and the late Louise (Frank) Koza, and Leo Stempniak. Son of the late Peter & Martha Stempniak.

Memorial gathering Saturday, November 6th, 2021 9:30am until the 10:00 am Funeral...

Michael Joseph Chavez

Michael Joseph Chavez

Oct 10, 2021

Age 71

Beloved husband of Pamela for 44 years. Loving step-father of Kenneth (Lesa) Becker. Grandfather of Stephanie Becker. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Mr. Chavez will be laid to rest at Great Lakes National Cemetery as a proud Navy Veteran on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 1:30pm.

Joan E. Herrington

Joan E. Herrington

Oct 6, 2021

Age 87

Beloved mother of Elizabeth, Paul (Ruthanne), and Martha (Mike) Robertson. Loving grandmother of Ryan (Robyn), Kristen (Carlos), Amanda, Heather, Jeremiah, and Maddie. Great grandmother of Eisol, Eaden, Euan, and Connor. Sister of Alice Steffe.

Memorial Service Saturday, November 6, 2021, 1:00 pm at Garden City Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers,...

Mary Irwin

Mary Irwin

Oct 6, 2021

Age 86

Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Dear mother of Pete and John. Grandmother of Jacob and Kevin. Sister of the late Peter Hughes and Mena Foster. Aunt of Dominic, Marita (Cormac), Rachel, Elizabeth, Eileen and Deirdre.

Visitation Sunday 2pm – 7pm with a 7 pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son...

Patsy Olweean

Patsy Olweean

Oct 5, 2021

Age 88

Beloved wife of the late Adam. Dear sister of the late Joyce. Adored aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Graveside service will be Thursday 1 pm at Roseland Park Cemetery in Berkley.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to...

Richard 'Bubb' Ritchie

Richard 'Bubb' Ritchie

Oct 5, 2021

Age 46

Loving father of Austen, Chase, and Tayler. Beloved son of Pamela and the late Dennis. Dear brother of Larry (Debbie), and Michael (Kim). Nephew of Craig (Amy) Potter.

Laura A Ryba

Laura A Ryba

Oct 5, 2021

Age 69

Beloved wife of Gerald. Dear mother of Scott (Carol) James, Lori (Ron) Denton, Anthony Ryba, and Derek Ryba. Grandmother of Shelby, Aiden, Jackson, Sarah, Taylor, Mathew, Madison and Alexis. Sister of Ernest (the late Barbara) Shaw and George (Terri) Shaw.

She will be missed by many other family members and friends.

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Maria Polocoser

Maria Polocoser

Oct 4, 2021

Age 71

Beloved wife of Valerian. Dear mother of Daniella (Gary) Calhoun, Adrian (Ligia), Daniel (Persida), Michelle (Ben) Fazecas, Florin (Becky), David, Chris, Beatrice, Marcel (Bianca), Gabi, and the late Alina. Also survived by many grandchildren.

Visitation Thursday 6pm -8:30pm. In state Friday 10 am until the 11 am Funeral Service at Alleluia Romanian Pentecostal...

Paul R. Morales

Paul R. Morales

Oct 3, 2021

Age 73

Beloved husband of Lydia. Dear father of Paul II (Lisa), Carlos, and Manuel (Carmen). Grandfather of Brittany Korpi, Delfino Morales, Gavin Morales, Jalen Morales and Esai Morales. Great grandfather of Nova.

Visitation Monday 2pm – 7 pm with 5 pm Eulogies and 6 pm Military Honors at the John N. Santeiu & Son...

Dennis Carter

Dennis Carter

Oct 2, 2021

Age 57

Loving father of Anthony and Ryan. Beloved son of Charles and the late Betty. Dear brother of Charlie (Mary), Janis (Doug Foreman) Spears, Carol (Tom) Balfour, David (Renee) and the late Joyce Carter. Uncle of Kevin Spears, Jeffrey Spears, Justin Carter, Amanda Carter, Brian Balfour, and Lori Haberland.

Visitation Thursday  11am – 1...

Joanne C. Shankin

Joanne C. Shankin

Oct 2, 2021

Age 73.

Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Jennifer (Scott) Burek. Cherished grandmother of Jonathan and Katelyn. Adored sister of Tom (Debbie) Redoutey, Fran (the late Carol) Redoutey, Barb (Dwayne) Morton, Renee (Kevin) Percin and the late Chuck Redoutey. Sister in law of Pamela Redoutey. Treasured aunt of many.

Visitation Thursday 2-7pm with a...

Jeffrey Allen Lee

Jeffrey Allen Lee

Oct 1, 2021

Age 51. Devoted father of Jarid Latham, Jaidin, Jais, Chubbs, and Charlie. Brother of Jim. Uncle of Stephanie. 4~Ever and Always Melody.

Visitation Tuesday 2-7pm with the Funeral Service Wednesday 12pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road, Garden City (between Ford Road and Cherry Hill).

Memorials suggested to the...

Janet Grace Palmer

Janet Grace Palmer

Sep 29, 2021

Age 66.

Beloved wife of 47 years to Anthony. Loving mother of Marcie, Justin (Sarah) and Kristin. Cherished grandmother of Abigail and Amelia. Dear sister of James (Patricia) Stephanoff. Treasured aunt of Nick, Tom, Joe, Mike and Chris.

Visitation Tuesday 2-7pm with a 6pm Family Sharing Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral...

Joe Zullo

Joe Zullo

Sep 29, 2021

Joseph Zullo Jr, 66, of Addison, MI passed away on Wednesday, September 29 th surrounded by family after a valiant battle with lung cancer.

Joe was born to Joseph Sr. and Rosemarie Zullo in Allen Park, MI. As a child, he grew up loving cars and worked at his father's gas station and muffler shop.  His love...

Shirley J. Kramer

Shirley J. Kramer

Sep 29, 2021

Shirley J. Kramer. Age 87. Shirley passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Beloved Wife of the late John F. Kramer "Jack".Loving Mother of Robert (Lana) Kramer, John F. Kramer Jr. and the late Susan Voss and Linda Kramer. Cherished Nanny of Kory, Kortney, Kalder, Jennifer, Becky, Larry, Sean. Mark, Michelle, Matthew, James and Kelly. Great Grandma of many...

Nicholas Alexander Kuzmish-Coleman

Nicholas Alexander Kuzmish-Coleman

Sep 27, 2021

Nicholas passed away peacefully September 27, 2021.

He adored his 5 year old son, Nicholas, Jr. AKA as, "Jr.". Who is proudly referred to as Nick's mini me. Ethan and Bella were treated as his own and Nick wanted to adopt them.

His devotion to his parents, Kerry and Tommy, was like no other. He...

Teresa 'Terry' Bagrowski

Teresa 'Terry' Bagrowski

Sep 26, 2021

On Sunday, September 26, 2021, our beloved mother, Teresa, passed away peacefully at 6:30 pm at Garden City Hospital in Garden City, Michigan at the age of 92.

Teresa 'Terry' was born to Alex and Helen Bombalski in Detroit, MI. She had a wonderful loving family of 9 brothers and sisters. She graduated from High School in...

Terry Dudek

Terry Dudek

Sep 26, 2021

Age 70

Beloved husband of the late Deborah. Dear father of Ted, Tim (Breanne) Seguiin and Bobby (Dorothy) Miller. Loving grandfather of Dillon, Hailey, Brayden, Jack, and Emma. Brother of Deb (Frank) Hachey, Denise (Mark) Palmer, Mike (Christine) and the late Ted. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and loving friends.

Terry was a kind,...

Robert E. Lafollette

Robert E. Lafollette

Sep 25, 2021

Age 92

Robert LaFollette, of Garden City, Michigan, passed away on September 25, 2021.

Robert was born in Wabash, Indiana on June 11, 1929. He was a 1948 graduate of Wabash High School. After high school he served in the U.S. Army. The Army sent him to Germany, a country he fell in love with....

Dr. John H. Cunningham

Dr. John H. Cunningham

Sep 25, 2021

Dr. John Cunningham left us on September 25, 2021, where he was residing in Foundation Park Nursing Facility in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. John Cunningham was born on April 3, 1923 in Anderson, South Carolina to Walter and Julia Cunningham. He was the youngest of seven siblings. Dr. Cunningham had a truly amazing life and career. In 1942, he became...

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